Science TERMS 5.1, 5A and 5B Flashcards
When do humans begin to store food and build up fat?
Humans begin to store food and build fat when there are times where food is scarce.
Why is storing food molecules for a long time so important for many organisms? Explain!
Storing food molecules for a long amount of time is important for organisms because it stores food molecules, when it is unavailable.
Why can storing excess food be harmful to humans and house pets?
Storing excess food can be harmful to these, because they´re genetics and health is different from animals who are able to store food long term.
Two examples of animals who can store food for long periods…
Definitely animals like marsupials and rodents, because in the winter they cannot find food because of cold temperatures.
Why do plants need to store food molecules?
Plants must store food molecules, because they need to store it for later in order to give plants energy and building materials. They also need to store it in seeds for further energy.
What happens to food molecules before they get stored in the body?
When food molecules are stored in the body, they are stored for a long time in small mass food molecules.
Why is fat considered the best type of food for long term food storage?
Fat is considered the best food molecule for long term storage because it provides the body with a lot of energy in a small mass of food molecules.
How could someone on a low fat diet still not lose weight?
Someone could go on a low fat diet and not lose weight because carbohydrates go through a chemical reaction to turn into fats.
